Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Janome 1600p vs Brother1500s vs Juki 2101Q/2000Qi >

Janome 1600p vs Brother1500s vs Juki 2101Q/2000Qi

Janome 1600p vs Brother1500s vs Juki 2101Q/2000Qi

Old 08-01-2011, 01:29 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
1000projects's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Carmel Indiana
Posts: 440
Default

I have a new Bernina quilt frame (a nice metal frame made by grace) I am in LOVE and my quilt assembling is going so well! :D

The only issue is my sewing machine (Viking sapphire) is not compatible with the Grace speed control. (or the Grace stitch regulator) .... so i need a new machine. Also, I would like to avoid switching the machine on and off the frame if i have a choice.

I test drove the Janome 1600p at Quilt Odyssey. Sturdy metal construction, 1600 stitches per minute. I love it and it is available locally for $1000. (web price is $800) The Brother is also available locally, but special order so there is no test drive. Juki is available web only, AFAIK.

My needs: fast, large throat, sturdy & reliable. I believe these are all 9" throat machines, my Viking is a 10"-er.

Any opinions?Happy users?
1000projects is offline  
Old 08-01-2011, 01:41 PM
  #2  
Super Member
 
brushandthimble's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North of Boston, MA, USA
Posts: 3,524
Default

I have a Brother 1500, love it. Have upgraded but still use the Brother for attaching bindings and using the walking foot. Mine must be about 10 years old now, still love it:)
brushandthimble is offline  
Old 08-01-2011, 01:43 PM
  #3  
Super Member
 
DebsShelties's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,850
Default

I just got a Brother PQ1500s, love it!
DebsShelties is offline  
Old 08-01-2011, 02:27 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
janell2009's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 414
Default

I have the Juki... and it does just fine on my frame. I have the pinnacle from Grace Co with the Juki machine. Love the regulator. that is why I purchase the set up because it had a regulator.
janell2009 is offline  
Old 08-01-2011, 02:31 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
1000projects's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Carmel Indiana
Posts: 440
Default

I beleive the PQ1500 does not have an auto thread cutter?
1000projects is offline  
Old 08-01-2011, 02:34 PM
  #6  
Super Member
 
BluegrassGurl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 1,522
Default

How ironic..... I am debating between the same 3 machines! I will definitely be watching this thread. I have not test drove any of the machines.


From the specs that I have read ---
---- The Juki throat is 8.5 inches. I believe the other 2 have 9 inch throats.

---- Brother does have a thread cutter.<response to 1000projects post)
BluegrassGurl is offline  
Old 08-01-2011, 02:35 PM
  #7  
Super Member
 
DebsShelties's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,850
Default

Originally Posted by 1000projects
I beleive the PQ1500 does not have an auto thread cutter?
You press a button to have it cut the thread, I don't have mine on a frame, I use a drop in table.
DebsShelties is offline  
Old 08-01-2011, 02:37 PM
  #8  
Super Member
 
DebsShelties's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,850
Default

Here is a pic of my Brother PQ1500s
The two buttons located under thread length dial are
Left - thread cutter, right - needle up and down.

My Pq1500s
[ATTACH=CONFIG]235057[/ATTACH]
Attached Thumbnails attachment-235051.jpe  
DebsShelties is offline  
Old 08-01-2011, 02:37 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
1000projects's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Carmel Indiana
Posts: 440
Default

bluegrass gurl ... do you have a frame? let me know what you get. :-)
1000projects is offline  
Old 08-01-2011, 02:44 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
1234Irene's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 480
Default

Ok, that makes 3of us wandering the same thing. I also have a grace frame that I use with my brother 1250d embroidery machine. I am stuck on brother machines, absolutely LOVE them, and can get one locally here for about 800. bUT was wandering is that extra inch and a half really worth 800 dollars?
1234Irene is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bibiche
Main
23
10-27-2020 08:32 AM
hulahoop1
Main
27
03-25-2019 05:22 PM
naturalstateknitter
Main
3
07-18-2011 02:20 PM
SamanthaLee
Main
26
07-04-2011 09:31 AM
Barbara Arnold
Main
5
06-29-2011 10:22 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter